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翕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
翕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
翕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
翕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
翕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
翕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
翕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
翕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
翕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

翕 Stroke Order — How to Write 翕

Stroke Order

翕 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 羽, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

翕 Radical and Character Components

Components:合羽

翕 is an ideographic compound. Birds 羽 flocking together 合.

Radical: 羽 + 6 more strokes

翕 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xī

Meanings of 翕 in Chinese

1

xī翕

To close, gather, or be harmonious; often used to describe a fluttering or contracting motion, or a state of concord.
小鸟的翅膀在微风中轻轻翕动。
The bird's wings gently fluttered in the breeze.
The collective term for the back and wing surfaces of a bird's body.
这只鸟儿的翕部羽毛丰满，色彩斑斓。
This bird's dorsal and wing feathers are full and brightly colored.

Common Words and Phrases with 翕

1
xī翕dòng动
to close and open (e.g., lips, nostrils) repeatedly; to move in and out
她的嘴唇翕动了几下，似乎想说什么，但最终没有发出声音。
Her lips fluttered a few times, as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately no sound came out.
2
xī翕rán然
unanimously; in unison; with one accord
观众们翕然鼓掌，为精彩的演出喝彩
The audience applauded unanimously, cheering for the wonderful performance.
3
xī翕zhāng张
to close and open; to furl and unfurl
鱼鳃在水中不停地翕张，以维持呼吸。
The fish's gills continuously open and close in the water to maintain breathing.

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Questions about 翕

What does 翕 mean in Chinese?

翕 (xī) means “The collective term for the back and wing surfaces of a bird's body” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 翕?

翕 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 翕 have?

翕 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 翕?

翕 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 羽. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 翕?

The radical of 翕 is 羽, and 翕 is an ideographic compound.